Chapter 2: Disaster
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TEST TEST TEST!!! God i'm going to go crazy one of these days. Well hopefully you guys aren't having a bad day with tests like me. I wanted to take a break so here's the updated chapter, enjoy!
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Guys sorry about my poor grammar btw. I'll be making edits later in this Chapter as I have no time right now because I have to study for another test.
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Beaten and bruised, Jing Feng is lamenting the fact that he is weak and powerless.
He turned around and began to limp away despite the jeers in his surroundings.
Just as Jing Feng was about to walk towards the main street, he suddenly hears an incantation near the location of the group of smug kids.
Before Jing Feng got up, a young man with slit eyes in the group of young teens had a flash of inspiration and thought about a fun way to make the poor guy even more miserable.
“He he he! Guys, wait! Check this out.” said the young man with the snake eyes.
The group of young boys and girls looked toward the short evil looking kid.
“Hey trash! Here’s a present!”
Elemental Wind: Burst!
Suddenly a gust of wind condensed in his hand forming a spherical shape. The atmosphere suddenly begins to warp in front of the young man, sucking the air around him.
The young boys and girls became elated and thought that the act in front of them will become amusing.
The ball of air shot out of the snake boy and flew off in high speed.
Jing Feng shivered and sense the encroaching danger behind him.
But before he could turn and dodge, he felt a cringing pain in his back.
Pak!
“UGH!” Jing Feng spits a mouthful of blood.
The blast of wind hits Jing Feng square on the chest causing him to knock back at great speed.
It was enough to break a few of his ribs causing his chest to slightly cave in.
Because of Jing Feng’s small stature and light weight, it caused him to fly in the opposite direction of the alley and into the other street.
***As this is happening***
A group of people with a noble air was walking near the alley way.
A group of guards, about 10, surrounds a girl wearing a jade and silver robe followed by an old man with a rough beard. The old man had a look of an accomplished scholar.
The princess is being escorted to meet up with the mayor of Empty Dawn to congratulate the prosperity of the town under him.
As soon as the fluctuation in the atmosphere appeared, the guards came to a sudden halt.
They became more vigilant of the surrounding and a few even began drawing out their weapons.
However, before they were able to find out where the disturbance was coming from, Jing Feng flew towards them at neck breaking speed.
When Jing Feng sees the group of people, he instinctively screams:
“WATCH OUT!” his voice sounded wretched as he was trying to suppress the blood in his throat.
A beautiful young girl with clear eyes that sparkle like precious blue jade looks up.
Author note: shine bright like a diamond~
The young girl was breathtaking.
Her beauty can only be said to be a worldly possession that would drive any man crazy.
Her silver hair shimmers like silk threads and flows behind her with a trace of elegance.
Along with her small nose, her cherry lips fit the contour of her face with a perfect symmetry.
Her face can only be said to be a sculpture done by the gods.
The aloof look and calm air that she protrudes would make people think if such a girl is a goddess that has descended from the heavens.
Bam!
With dust flying all over the place, the guards and the scholarly old man gave a blank look.
Just as the dust cleared up, their faces soon protrudes a horrified look.
Jing Feng fell on top of the young girl.
“PRINCESS MENG!!!” yells the group of armed men.
The group of young boy and girl that treated Jing Feng with contempt saw the group of well-dressed men.
Thinking that the people they hit were important figures, they said the most natural phrase under the heavens.
“OH SHIT! RUN!!!”
Soon they dashed and ran in all direction.
The guards and the envoy did not notice the young group of boys and girls but soon their glare was focused on the dirty looking kid that hit their princess.
Their stares were so sharp and emanated a killing intent that it looked like it can poke Jing Feng full of holes.
However, the guard’s killing intent soon dissipates. looking at the ragged condition of Jing Feng. But they soon notice the anger in the envoy’s eyes.
With a panic in their looks, the guards breaks Jing Feng and the princess apart. Soon, they captures Jing Feng and carries the unconscious princess away back to their lodging.
The scholarly old man stared at blank dots at first, but soon fury fills his face.
His veins fills his complexion and soon his face was as red as a baby’s butt.
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Thinking at this may be the end for the old scholar for failing to protect the princess, he glares daggers at Jing Feng with full of malicious intent.
The old man did not even notice the bruises and injuries of Jing Feng because he was too worried about his life.
Since he might get his head chopped off by the Emperor as soon as he returns, he orders the guards to beat Jing Feng up and throw him off to the underground prison.
The guards felt a small pity looking at the young man covered in injuries but noticed the envoy looking at them.
Gritting their teeth, the guards smacked Jing Feng around and soon the majority of Jing Feng bones were broken.
Jing Feng said a few muffled sound before he fainted because of the pain.
After having his anger vented off a little, the scholar soon went on his way to the princess and to report to the emperor, hoping that he would get off this incident without the emperor taking his life.
The guards stopped as soon as the envoy was gone and carried Jing Feng to the Underground Prison.
Near the underground prison lies the forest of Aquabless.
Legend has it that a mysterious sprite has descended and caused the forest to grow overnight thousand of years ago. The people back then named the the forest “Aquabless” because it would always rain everyday.
The prison was located near the forest because of the rain. It is protected by a barrier casted by powerful spirit qi gatherers called Water Prison.
***At the prison*** Switching toJing Feng’s perspective
"Ten"
Drip...
"Nine, eight..."
Drip…
"Seven..."
Drip...
On that fateful day, the first thing I heard was the sound of water drops and the sound of a beautiful voice.
Drip...
"Aghhh!" I woke up and screamed.
Ugh, my head... it's killing me...
Clang! The man holding a torch banged on the metal door.
"Hey you! Shut the fuck up!"
I flinched.
I weakly look to see a man staring at me with his red eyes through a small panel on the door.
"Those eyes... what are they?" I thought.
M-monster! His crimson eyes stared at me with deep sense of hate. His look felt like like he wanted to devour me. I shivered to the thought and quickly lowered my head as he glared.
Soon, I heard his footsteps grow further and further away.
"Why do I have to be on the lookout today... grumble..."
He left... Catching a sigh of relief, I struggle to move my neck. I began to look around.
It's dark around me. I feel the damp and cold floor press against my knees.
A tingling feeling soon hits me and water begins to drip on my bare back. I also feel some liquid fall onto my knee. It was... warm?
"Where am I?" I whispered.
"Six, five..."
The voice begins to sound clearer.
"Who- Who's there!?"
I look around again and feel no presence of anyone else.
I was frightened.
"But such a pretty voice..." I thought.
Waking up from my stupor, my mind began to clear. I began to move my limbs.
"Ouch, Ouch... Why am I hurting all over?" I notice a feeling of pressure as I move my wrists and hear a metallic clang on the floor.
My arms are bound, each to the opposite side of the wall. My back and knees are bent.
"Why are there chains around my arms?"
A warm fluid begins to gather in a great amount around my knees.
"Is this bl- Blood? Why am I bleeding...?" My head feels hazy.
"Four..."
Soon a flicker of light shone and began to gather in front of me.
"Three..."
The light begins to grow.But my conscious is beginning to fade.
"Two..."
As soon as it became the size of a human, a figure begun to form. But my eyes are beginning to close.
"One."
Through the slit of my eyelids, the last thing I saw a figure of a girl.
A lovely voice as carried by the sweet fragrance of the morning dew begins to talk.
A mesmerizing voice with a cool and prideful tone soon sounded out.
She said these words which forever changed my life. That was my first meeting with the Goddess of the Rain.
"Hmm... interesting. Such a pure soul. Boy, would you like to fulfill and inherit the ancient covenant of the heavens?"
That was the last thing I heard before I blacked out...